Florida H899: Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in Public Postsecondary Education

What the bill says

An act relating to the Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in Public Postsecondary Education; creating the Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in Public Postsecondary Education; requiring the task force to convene by a specified date; providing the purpose of the task force; providing for the membership of the task force; providing duties of the task force; requiring the task force to provide a report to the Governor and Legislature by a specified date; providing for the future termination of the task force; providing an effective date.

From the introduced text, December 23, 2025:

A bill to be entitled An act relating to the Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in Public Postsecondary Education; creating the Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in Public Postsecondary Education; requiring the task force to convene by a specified date; providing the purpose of the task force; providing for the membership of the task force; providing duties of the task force; requiring the task force to provide a report to the Governor and Legislature by a specified date; providing for the future termination of the task force; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. (1) The Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in Public Postsecondary Education, a task force as defined in s. 20.03(5), Florida Statutes, is created adjunct to the Department of Education. The task force shall convene no later than August 1, 2026, to review and make recommendations on the opportunities, risks, and best practices presented by artificial intelligence in academic instruction, research, and student conduct within the State University System and Florida College System. (2) The task force shall consist of the following members: words underlined are additions. hb899-00 FLORIDAHOUSEOFREPRESENTATIVES HB 899 2026 (a) Faculty members appointed by the presidents of state universities and Florida College System institutions, representing a mix of disciplines including humanities, sciences, and professional …

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Sponsors

• Spencer, Leonard (D, HD-045) · primary sponsor
• Campbell, Daryl (D, HD-099)

Latest actions

1. March 13, 2026: Died in Education Administration Subcommittee
2. January 13, 2026: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
3. January 5, 2026: Now in Education Administration Subcommittee
4. January 5, 2026: Referred to Education & Employment Committee
5. January 5, 2026: Referred to Higher Education Budget Subcommittee
6. January 5, 2026: Referred to Education Administration Subcommittee
7. December 23, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is H899?

H899 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in Public Postsecondary Education.

What does H899 do?

In its own words: An act relating to the Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in Public Postsecondary Education; creating the Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in Public Postsecondary Education; requiring the task force to convene by a specified date; providing the purpose of the task force; providing for the membership of the task force; providing duties of the task force; requiring the task force to provide a report to the Governor and Legislature by a specified date; providing for the future termination of the task force; providing an effective date.

What is the status of H899?

Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Education Administration Subcommittee (March 13, 2026).

Who sponsored H899?

Spencer, Leonard (D, HD-045), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for H899?

On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/899